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Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge

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A single-story house with a porch, two white rocking chairs, and a front door with the number 35615.
A neatly made bed with a white quilt, a green pillow, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and white cabinets.
A stone fire pit with a circular design and a metal rim.
A dining area with a glass table, floral cushioned chairs, a potted plant, a lamp, and a wooden sideboard with decorative items.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Folkston, GA
  • Place, Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Charlton County Courthouse
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge

Relax on front porch swing and catch a glimpse of the many trains that pass through Folkston each day. Visit the Train Museum in the old restored depot in downtown Folkston. Walk around town for an ice cream cone or soup and a sandwich at Whistlin' Dixie's and join the ever present group of rail fans at the Funnel. Take a short ride to the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge for a guided tour of the pristine wilderness or rent a boat for a closer look at the alligators in the cypress swamp. Take a day trip to historic St. Marys where ferries daily cruise the open waters of the St. Marys River forty-five minutes to Cumberland Island where you will see wild horses, deer and turkeys on your walk across the island to the Atlantic Ocean beach. Take other day trips to St. Simons, Jekyll, or Amelia Island.
At the end of the day enjoy dinner at the Okefenokee Restaurant in Folkston or Lang's seafood in St. Marys.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
With owner's permission only.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed inside the cottage.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 355701vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Folkston

Folkston is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and Suwanee Canal Recreation Area, while Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum and Woodbine Opry are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Folkston, GA

What's nearby

  • Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Charlton County Courthouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Okefenokee Swamp Park - 41 min drive - 63.3 km
  • Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay - 43 min drive - 58.6 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge located?

Situated in Folkston, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum, Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform and Charlton County Courthouse. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and Suwanee Canal Recreation Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was ideal for us. The cottage is old, but charming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a great stay!

Nice spot to go to the Swamp and very close to local eateries.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have stayed here several times and it is a great little cottage! Always spotless, AC is running, and Owner is very accessible! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quaint little place with an excellent location for anyone interested in watching trains! Don’t be afraid of the proximity to the trackside, the trees across the street do a surprisingly good job of sound proofing the house from the trains. We look forward to visiting again sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The owner was very considerate when we had an issue

We had a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 91 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

We were in town for a few days visiting family. This was a nice place close to town. Recommend it if you’re staying in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2022
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swamp fishing trip

Always great time! Easy access to eastern side of swamp. Nice, convenient location. Always nice to come back to after a day in the boat. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

I loved everything about the experience. I definitely am coming back. Perfect location for me. My kids live in the Folkston area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2023
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a great time!

Fishing and exploring the Okefenokee Swamp is always fun. Staying at this cottage makes it easy and pleasant. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2024
Glad you had a nice stay! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quaint home in town

The little white home is a perfect place to stay and right in town. The bedroom on the road is loud at night but the back bedroom was perfectly blocked from the noise. The home is older but lovely and clean. Everything we needed. Will come again! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our experience with the cottage

It was very comfortable. Tracey was very supportive. Every time I notified her she was on top of the issue. We had stayed here for at least 5 times from a couple of weeks to 3 months Plan to come back.
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2024
Wonderful guests!! Thank you!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Limbo

Gary and I had just sold our house and where renovating the new purchase. We didn’t want to inconvenience anyone and saw the sign for Ms Lucy’s Vacation rental. Perfect place to recoup and make plans for our next home. We enjoyed the peace and having our “own” place for a couple of weeks. The small cozy cottage was just what we needed!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay in our cottage. We hope that you love your new home.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Way to loud to sleep, not a nice place to stay at all

Very old furniture with holes in Chair and Sofa, old smelling house, extremely loud during night and day because of honking trains (last one at around midnight, first one at 2.30am).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2023
I'm sorry the train noise bothered you, but we have many guests who come because they want to see and hear the trains.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was a good spot for 2 graduations we attended. I was taken aback though by the cleaning fee, when I saw the state of the kitchen upon our arrival. It was in need of a deep cleaning which I was not going to provide. Fortunately, we only used the fridge to house our drinks & snacks and ate the rest of our meals out, which did not necessitate use of any of the appliances or utensils.The decorations are charming & the wall a/c in the living room kept the main area quite comfortable, however we had to find a fan (which was in one of the bedroom closets thank goodness) to stay cool at night. The bathroom and bedrooms were reasonably clean upon arrival but this rental could definitely do with mattress/pillow upgrades. There were only 4 pillows overall & I ended up using 3 of them since they were so thin. The outside is very well maintained & the front porch swing & fire pit areas are lovely & inviting. I was worried that the trains would keep us awake at night but this didn't happen. If this rental had new pillows/mattresses & the owners hired someone to deep clean, I would definitely give them 5 stars. I don't fault the owners for this since, according to a letter in the dining area, they live out of town.It's walking distance to a fantastic coffee trailer (Quench), as well as the local downtown with restaurants & shops. The neighborhood is quiet & safe and was very relaxing when we were there. I would stay here again but would bring my own pillows next time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2026
Thanks for the tips.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Disappointing

The property looks like a cozy cottage, but it was not. The window blinds are broken and slats are missting on many of the windows. There were no drinking glasses, (she told me that she would have Amazon send us glasses on Friday, but they never appeared), the dishes in the kitchen cabinet for the most part are unreachable. The cabinet with the cookware was a jumbled assortment of cookware and other items. There was no dish cloth or scrubber to wash the dishes which may be the reason that many of the dishes were dirty. The screen around the air conditioner in the rear bedroom was not atttached, which may be the reason there was a wasp nest inside the room (and yes, I was stung in the night). The lock box on the back door was very difficult to open and get the key in and out of to unlock/lock it. There is a cable box that allows one to watch approximately 7 to 10 channels (local broadcast). If you don't mind train whistles and noise, no problem as they run about 10 times a day. We were very disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2024
I did order the glasses, but Amazon lost the package. Since then I have bought glasses for the cottage and placed a stepping stool in the kitchen. The cottage is definitely more rustic, and many people do enjoy the trains.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home $

Great property for peace
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Railwatch 2021

We stayed in the cottage for Railwatch this year and it was the perfect spot for our family of 4. It is a great location, easily accessible to everything in a short walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cottage

Great place to stay when visiting Folkston and the swamp
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super nice cottage close to all we needed!!

We had a blast here. Trains, food, good people, quiet!!! Will return!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Cozy little house.

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was cozy. The bed was ok. We didn't use the stove, really the kitchen except for the fridge. I did see dishes, and pots and pans. The tv was extremely small for those who watch a lot tv. But for us it was fine. The bedding was old and the pillows definitely need replacing. The thing that bothered me was the bathtub. It drained slow and hard to get in and out of. I was afraid of falling. Definitely not recommended for anyone with mobility issues. The back outdoor light also needs fixed. Area ok. You can walk to Folkston funnel, about a block away. You can not see trains from this house. All in all we would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and comfortable

We were visiting family over the holidays. We stayed here and it was a perfect place. The house was tastefully decorated with comfortable beds and living room. The front porch was great with rocker and swing. We hope this will be available for future visits to our family. The train is a perfect distance as to not keep you awake during the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charming and welcoming.

This property was just as described, it was everything we could ask for. Lucy was very responsive when we had questions. It is a very quaint place to get away from it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great weekend

Was a great stay. Walking distance of the track. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Quaint. Very clean. Simply did not understand train after train tooting horns all night.

Train noise all night. High way in front of cottage a racetrack until about 1:00 am. Greatly enjoyed the Thai restaurant in town. Loved touring Okefenokee Swamp both daytime and sunset boat tours. Visited Jekyll Island all one day, only an hour away. Other than the noise factor it was a good trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
I'm sorry you were inconvenienced by the train noise. Folkston is known for its busy train schedule, and many people come here for that reason. We have not had other complaints about highway traffic noise before, so maybe it was an unusually busy time. I'm glad you enjoyed the rest of your time at the Okefenokee Swamp and Jekyll Island.

About the host

Hosted by Tracey Brown

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I live in Atlanta and my brother lives on Merritt Island, FL. Our parents grew up in Folkston and Woodbine and lived in Woodbine until they passed away. We have visited the area our entire lives.

Why they chose this property

The house was purchased and renovated by my father. My brother and I own it now.

What makes this property unique

The location of the house is ideal for rail fans, Okefenokee Swamp visitors, and anyone who is in the area to visit family or work . It's also close to Daughters Barn, a local wedding venue.

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